Michigan snapped a long losing streak to Wisconsin last year, and ending another in Madison could mean a quick return to No. 1 in the nation. The third-ranked Wolverines make their case to re-claim the top spot in the AP poll as they attempt to beat the Badgers on the road for the first time in 14 years Saturday morning local time. Michigan (21-2, 8-2) was ranked No. 1 just last week, but last Saturday’s 81-73 loss at then-No. 3 Indiana caused the Big Ten rivals to switch positions. Now, the Wolverines have a chance to quickly supplant the Hoosiers since they lost 74-72 at Illinois on Thursday. Second-ranked Florida also fell two days prior, losing 80-69 at Arkansas. Michigan bounced back from its loss to Indiana by edging No. 10 Ohio State 76-74 in overtime Tuesday. “Just to come out and grit it out all the way to the end of …
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